Alexander the great 3

Alexander the Great

By alares05
  • Birth of Alexander
    356 BCE

    Birth of Alexander

    Alexander was born in Pella, Macedonia to King Philip II.
  • Philip hires Greek philosopher
    343 BCE

    Philip hires Greek philosopher

    Aristotle teaches Alexander to appreciate philosophy, geography, Greek poetry, and scientific investigation.
  • Alexander finishes studying under Aristotle
    340 BCE

    Alexander finishes studying under Aristotle

    Finishes at age 16 and joins his father's army.
  • Macedonians meet the Athenians and Thebans
    338 BCE

    Macedonians meet the Athenians and Thebans

    Alexander leads attack against Thebans, and his father leads attack against Athenians.
  • Philip celebrates his upcoming departure to attack Persia.
    336 BCE

    Philip celebrates his upcoming departure to attack Persia.

    As well as the marriage of his daughter Cleopatra.
  • Thracians & Illyrians rise in rebellion
    335 BCE

    Thracians & Illyrians rise in rebellion

    Inspires the Greek city-states of Thebes to rebel.
  • Alexander departs Asia
    334 BCE

    Alexander departs Asia

    Borrows money to supply for his troops for one month,
  • Alexander leads the Macedonian army
    334 BCE

    Alexander leads the Macedonian army

    Leads the army against the Persians at the Granicus river.
  • Alexander spends the winter at Gordium.
    333 BCE

    Alexander spends the winter at Gordium.

    According to legend, he solves the puzzle of the Gordian knot.
  • City of Alexandria is created.
    331 BCE

    City of Alexandria is created.

    Meant to be a hub of Greek commerce and culture.
  • Alexander conquers Babylon
    331 BCE

    Alexander conquers Babylon

    Took treasure to distribute among his men.
  • Death of Cletius
    328 BCE

    Death of Cletius

    Alexander becomes drunk at a banquet and argues with Cletius, Alexander accidentally stabs him with a spear.
  • Alexander marries Roxanne
    327 BCE

    Alexander marries Roxanne

    Meant to be a political alliance, but serves as an insult to Barsine, Alexander's Persian mistress.
  • Alexander crosses to India.
    326 BCE

    Alexander crosses to India.

    Hoping to add more territory into his empire.
  • Death of Alexander
    323 BCE

    Death of Alexander

    Dies of a fever in Babylon on his way back to Greece.